Lychee vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between lychee and mandarin oranges
- Lychee has more vitamin C and copper; however, mandarin oranges have more vitamin A.
- Lychee's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 50% more.
- Lychee has 4 times more copper than mandarin oranges. Lychee has 0.148mg of copper, while mandarin oranges have 0.042mg.
- Mandarin oranges are lower in sugar.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Litchis, raw and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more IronIron | +106.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +252.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +640% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +167.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +427.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.83 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
16.53 g
Water:
81.76 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
0.81 g
Fats:
0.31 g
Carbs:
13.34 g
Water:
85.17 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~0.81g
~equal in
Water
~85.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.099 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.132 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.065 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +103.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 71.5mg | 26.7mg | 50% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.042mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.058mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.216mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 34µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.4g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.078mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.036mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.055mg | 0.039mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.1mg | 10.2mg | 1% |
| Folate | 14µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.603mg | 0.376mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calories | 66kcal | 53kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 16.53g | 13.34g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.83g | 0.81g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 0.31g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.23g | 11.54g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 166mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 15.23g | 10.58g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.099g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.12g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.132g | 0.065g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.041mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0% |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mandarin orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lychee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.